"It's can be useful and instructive to observe the turning of a decade
by looking back on what life was like in America a mere 100 years ago.
"On Jan. 2, 1920, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was 108.76. Today it is over 28,000 points.
"In
1920, the U.S. had become an economic power, which is remarkable
considering the bloody 'war to end all wars' that ended just two years
earlier. . . . The beginning of the Roaring 20s featured new rights for women,
including the right to vote, daring flapper outfits and cigarette smoking. . . .
"The one thing that hasn't changed in the last 100 years - and for that
matter since the first humans walked the Earth - is human nature . . ."
In a recent commentary, syndicated columnist Cal Thomas reflected on some of the differences between life in 1920 and life in 2010.
To access Mr. Thomas' complete essay, please visit:
Townhall: Cal Thomas: As We Move Into New Decade, A Look at Life 100 Years Ago (31 DEC 19)
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